Explained: How Trump's disastrous Iran war is causing bloodshed in Africa| Kenya protest| Hormuz|oil

Published on May 21, 2026 09:39 pm IST

Kenya has suspended a nationwide transport strike after deadly protests erupted over soaring fuel prices linked to disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Rising diesel and petrol costs triggered unrest across major cities, leaving several people dead, dozens injured and key trade routes paralysed. The crisis highlights how tensions involving the U.S., Iran and Israel are sending economic shockwaves far beyond the Middle East, hitting fuel-dependent African economies hard.

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